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Smile to Pay! KFC customers in China now pay for their food by smiling

Redefining the term “happy meal”, fast food fanatics in China now just need to flash their smiles to earn their dinner.
Alibaba’s Ant Financial has teamed up with KFC in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou to debut its news “smile to pay” service.
The
service allows customers to process their payment simply by smiling
after placing their order at one of the fast food restaurant’s
self-serve screens.
A 3-D camera then scans the customer’s face to
verify their identity. An additional phone number verification option
is available for added security, Cbcnc learnt.
KFC was targeted for the debut as it is a subsidiary of Yum China, one of Alibaba’s major investments.
The launch sits in line with Yum China’s plans to attract a younger generation of customers.
Joey
Wat, Yum China’s president, said the store was aimed at “young, tech
savvy consumers who are keen to embrace new tastes and innovations,”
according to Reuters.

Acting
President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has assured the nation that President
Muhammadu Buhari is hale and hearty and would return home as soon as he
completes the necessary tests recommended by his doctors in the United
Kingdom.

Prof. Osinbajo gave the assurance on Monday when State
House correspondents approached him for a chat shortly after his
telephone conversation with the president.